Real Estate

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Pension Property Investment: Expert Guide

If you’re considering investing in a property through your pension fund in Ireland, the most important first step is speaking with your pension provider. They’ll explain the benefits, risks, and tax implications of placing property in a pension fund in Ireland, ensuring your decision aligns with your long-term retirement strategy. Once you have approval to proceed, the process of investing your...

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Top 5 Benefits of Investing in Property Through Your Pension

Bulking up your retirement fund or diversifying your pension portfolio makes purchasing real estate an option worth considering. Investing in property through your pension builds a stable retirement path, offering massive financial and lifestyle benefits across Ireland. Consult your pension provider or financial adviser before making final choices. Meanwhile, our quick guide details the top five benefits...

Tips for Choosing the Right Property Management Company to Protect Your Investment

Choosing the right property management company to look after your investment property is a critical decision, especially in a market featuring so many competing agencies. If your agency drops the ball, you face immediate income losses through unpaid rent, costly repairs, or asset depreciation. Protecting your property requires careful evaluation. Consider these essential factors before hiring an...

Professional reviewing Ireland rental regulations changes and Rent Pressure Zones

From RPZs to Rolling Tenancies: Ireland rental regulations changes Explained

The Government proposed a major overhaul of Ireland’s rental regulations changes in June 2025 to reshape the market. Officials aim to secure stable housing for tenants and encourage long-term private rental investment. Because these new rules trigger significant shifts for landlords and tenants, understanding the proposals matters. This article breaks down the proposed Rent Pressure Zones changes in...

Michael Powell discussing the Ireland rental market crisis and landlord policy issues for Powell Property

Ireland rental market crisis: A Market Unravelling from the Inside Out

Ireland rental market crisis is being deepened by incoherent government policies that punish landlords with high taxes, rigid exit restrictions, and contradictory regulations. By Michael Powell Principal, Powell Property Estate Agents, Cork Over 43,000 landlords have exited the Irish rental market in the past five years — not by choice, but by coercion. That figure is more than just...

Buying Property Through Your Pension: A Complete Guide

Invest Confidently. Stay Compliant. Build Long-Term Wealth with Powell Property. Investing in property through your pension is one of the most effective ways to grow your retirement fund while generating a stable, long-term income stream. However, it’s essential to follow each step carefully and comply with Irish pension and property regulations to ensure your investment stays protected. At Powell...

Selling a House in Cork: Getting Your Property Ready to Sell

Selling a house in Cork — whether it’s your family home, a rental, or an investment — is a major financial step. Furthermore, preparing it properly can increase your property value, attract more motivated buyers, reduce time on market, and achieve a stronger final sale price. Therefore, this guide offers a clear, step-by-step roadmap to help you present your home at its best before going to market,...